Worth the Risk

VAL

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves and find the words. My heart was pounding wildly as I watched his eyebrows knit in confusion, his gaze fixed on my suitcase.

Then his eyes met mine again, full of questions, waiting for an explanation.

“Hi…” I said, still struggling to find the right words.

Maybe it was the sight of his bare chest that was keeping me from thinking straight. I foug